World YWCA President 2003-2007

Monica Zetzsche's vision for the movement: I strongly believe we have to in vest in media exposure at world level, which will allow us to enhance the strengths we have, to exist, to be present, to convoke. This will help not only in the fundraising campaign but also in increasing the number of volunteers involved. Be careful and focused on the issues we are addressing. Be able to adapt the strategic plan to a changing world where wars blow up, economic crises arise day by day and terrible pandemics show up but always keep the outstanding organisational values and ethical principles”.

World YWCA General Secretary

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro of Kenya has 25 years of experience working in international and cross-cultural contexts. She has a strong background in social and cultural analysis. As a writer, trainer, and communicator, Dr. Kanyoro has contributed to the leadership development of women and girls. She has conducted workshops on gender issues all over the world. She has extensive knowledge of United Nations systems, international ecumenical organizations, churches, interfaith communities and non-governmental organizations. She has been a keynote speaker at several important international events including United Nations and ecumenical forums and state functions. Musimbi Kanyoro is actively involved in the promotion of faith and peace issues, just and sustainable development, and advocacy for human rights, especially those of children, women and minorities. As General Secretary of the World YWCA, her task is to sustain the vision and mission of the YWCAs globally and to manage the organization’s resources and assets. More ...

World YWCA Executive Committee 2003-2007

OFFICERS

Mónica Zetzsche, President (Argentina)

Mwajuma Alice Abok, Vice President (Kenya)

Julie Dickson, Vice President (Great Britain)

Eun Kyung-Park, Vice President (Korea)

Reem Najjar, Vice President (Jordan)

Doris Pagelkopf, Vice President (USA)

Maureen Bell, Treasurer (Canada)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Afia Nathaniel (Pakistan)

Henriette Yimguin (Cameroon)

Judith Vink (Belgium)

Katia Pineda (El Salvador)

Kylie Head (Canada)

Lisa Marie Hayes (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

Mary Pat Moore (Canada)

Nashauna Drummond (Jamaica)

Natasha Miklash (Belarus)

Ping Lee (Taiwan)

Shade Funsho-Ako (Nigeria)

Sheila Matindike (Zimbabwe)

Tarusila Bradburgh (Fiji)

EX OFFICIO

Musimbi Kanyoro, General Secretary (Kenya)

Jane Lee Wolfe, Immediate Past President (USA)